Observation Date
2/27/2025
Observer Name
Trenbeath
Region
Moab » Gold Basin » Exxons Moraines
Location Name or Route
Exxon's Moraines
Comments
The poor snowpack structure is not likely to change anytime soon. Our best hope will be for a big load in March to clean everything out. Otherwise, it's going to stick with us for the season. That said, it's now been two weeks since our last load that produced remarkably few natural avalanches. I observed no outward signs of instability, and the Feb 14 storm snow has settled into a strong, cohesive slab. I believe that bridging is occurring, but it's very hard to trust what's underneath. Overall, I would say the likelihood for human triggered avalanches has diminished, but they remain very possible. The distribution is also less due to some scouring near treeline. But the bottom line is the snowpack is not something I'm personally willing to trust, and I'll be continuing to avoid steep terrain.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
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